polishing after paint job

[tonyspop]

Hello everyone,been a while since I last posted.My wifes 2003 Honda Accord was rear ended a couple of months ago.GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.Anywho,body work was performed,new hood,trunk and back bumper.Question is,how long does clearcoat have to cure before I'm able to polish?I know I can wax but I want to polish.Dealer did nice work but their detailer needs to take buffer 101.Any input would be welcome.Thanks in advance.Feed back please

 

[loudog2]

60-90 days is usually the norm.. It is better to error on the side of caution.

 

[The Skillmaster]

You can polish right away but you need to wait 60 to 90 days before putting on any kind of protection because the paint needs to out-gas. Warmer weather will make this go faster. If you wax or seal it to soon, it can cause the paint to bubble.

 

[eyecandy]

Just like the others said 60-90 days depending on weather for sealant or wax. However if you need to do any polishing, wetsanding/leveling its best to do that after the specified time which is normally 12-24hrs because the longer you wait the harder the clear coat gets.

 

[tonyspop]

Thanks for the replies,I will wait